Through our Personal Services ministries the church provides
a variety of supportive services to people in need. We visit the sick and
shut-in, we assist families who have loved ones, we serve as a referral agent
for community resources, and we provide a number of support groups that provide
ongoing spiritual encouragement to people with specific needs. The Personal
Services ministries are committed to continually assessing the needs for our
diverse community in an effort to educate, strengthen, and uplift the Body of
Christ.
Just Checking
This ministry assists seniors and church members with disabilities. The ministry supports the pastor by offering informational seminars on issues concerning seniors, which include overall
health, Social Security benefits, and personal safety.
Breast Cancer Support Group
The
Breast Cancer Support Group provides emotional support and encourages members
who are survivors of breast cancer. This support group endeavors to heighten
awareness and educate the Body of Christ about breast cancer. The group meets
the first Saturday of the month, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
C.A.L.M (Christian Action Lay Ministry)
The
C.A.L.M. Ministry is an informational network of support programs available to
members through various community-based organizations and referral services.
The C.A.LM. Ministry purposes to fulfill the God-intended role of providing a
holistic ministry to the entire church body. Contact: Dr. Helen Vallier,
773.256.4116
Communion Sick and Shut-in Ministry
The Communion Sick and Shut-in Ministry provides off-site community services for
individuals who are unable to participate in congregational communion services
due to illness and/or physical immobility. Ministers and volunteers go to
the homes or bedsides of individuals home who desire to partake in Holy
Communion.
Homegoing Support Ministry
The Homegoing Ministry provides funeral and memorial planning services to assist the families and loved ones of the recently deceased. Services include making
necessary arrangements with funeral homes and providing needed assistance for
burials.
“Life” with Lupus Support Group
The goal of “Life” with Lupus Support Group is to provide an atmosphere for open discussion on the challenges of lupus. This group also provides necessary
education and resource information concerning lupus. “Life" with Lupus
support Group Ministry meets the first Saturday of each month, from 12 noon to
2 p.m. Contact: Sister Pat Brumley, 773.256.4208
Medical Staff & Visitation
TheMedical Staff & Visitation Ministry provides first-aid care and assistance,
as well as education to the church congregation and community. The members of
this ministry visit the sick members who are in the hospital, nursing home, or
shut-in. The medical staff meets every fourth Sunday after first service.
Visitation meets every third Sunday after first service. Contact: Sister
Aundra Jackson, 773.256.4138
Power Step Ministry
The Power Step Ministry provides clinical and spiritual support, encouragement and
assistance for those who seek deliverance from substance abuse and addictions.
Provided services include referrals to drug and alcohol treatment programs
(inpatient and outpatient), related family and marriage counseling,
gender-based support groups, and psychological and psychosocial assessments. Contact:
Dr. Helen Vallier, 773.256.4116
Comforting Hands/Repast Ministry (Member service)
The Repast Ministry provides culinary and planning services for funeral repasts.
Offered services include meal preparation as requested by the families of the
deceased and access to church banquet facilities.
Ministry Contact:
Evangelist Ivory J. Nuckolls
(773) 256-4125
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